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Taleban representatives head to Afghan Red Crescent Society in Gazni province where discussions on hostages are being held, 28 Aug 2007 South Korea Strikes Deal For Hostage Release in Afghanistan  Audio Clip Available
19 South Korean hostages held captive in Afghanistan for more than a month

Militants wearing black masks, military fatigues and carrying Kalashnikov assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers patrol the creeks of the Niger Delta area of Nigeria (File) Gunmen Set Free Two Hostages in Nigerian Oil Delta  Audio Clip Available
Local police chief says no-ransom policy of current government yielding positive results as hostage-takers now realize demands might not be met

Members of the joint Iraqi security forces block a road  after unidentified gunmen open fire to threat pilgrims in southwestern Baghdad, 27 Aug 2007 Iraqi Police Impose Curfew, Evacuate Shi'ite Pilgrims From Karbala
Witnesses say gunfire echoed through city center, pilgrims seen running in all directions

President George W. Bush speaks to Veterans of Foreign Wars, 22 Aug 2007 Bush Praises Iraqi Political Deal  Audio Clip Available
US President calls deal a promising sign of progress

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire outside of the village of Andritsena, Peloponnese peninsula, 27 Aug 2007 Firefighters Continue Battle Against Greek Wildfires for Fifth Day
Numerous fires in mountainous southern peninsula of Peloponnese not yet under control

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announces his resignation at a press conference at the Department of Justice, in Washington, 27 Aug 2007 US Attorney General Resignation Ends Standoff Between President, Congress
Alberto Gonzales has been in bitter standoff between Bush administration and Congress over his loss of personal credibility and integrity with lawmakers

Congresswoman Diane Watson  US Lawmakers Say Trade Deal With South Korea Should Pass  Audio Clip Available
Congresswoman Diane Watson says ratifying major trade deal signed by Presidents Bush and Roh Moo-hyun is  slim possibility 

rtv 26dec01 zambia elect chiluba 150.jpg Zambian Government to Rearrest and Retry Former First Lady  Audio Clip Available
Government says it will not pay damages to Mrs. Chiluba despite a judge's order

Veronica Campbell displays her gold medal, 27 Aug 2007 Jamaica's Campbell Wins Women's World Sprint Title at Athletics Championships
Sprinter Veronica Campbell edged defending champion Lauryn Williams of the US to take the crown

'The 11th Hour' Warns of Environmental Collapse  Video clip available
Environmental documentary sounds alarm over global warming and offers insight into causes and effects of global pollution

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